Although a history of asthma and/or COPD is still considered a relative contraindication to the use of [beta]-blockers in the management of [heart failure], our study found that long-term use did not increase the risk for respiratory complications," Jay I.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a relative contraindication to liver and other organ transplants, but a retrospective review showed no differences in either peri- or postoperative surgical outcomes in orthotopic liver transplantation patients with stable disease who were well managed, compared with patients without CAD, explained Dr.

PHILADELPHIA -- Implantation of a left ventricular assist device in patients with a relative contraindication for heart transplantation can buy patients time for the rehabilitation therapy they need to become eligible to receive an organ.

He also mentioned about absolute and relative contraindications to Aspirin therapy like hypersensitivity to Aspirin, bleeding diathesis, active peptic ulcer and pregnant women after 36 weeks of pregnancy.

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